The Abia State Government has announced the passing of Sunny Onwuma, the state’s Commissioner for Labour and Productivity.

In a statement released on Friday, the Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, confirmed that Onwuma passed away in the early hours of Monday, March 3, 2025, after a brief illness.

A Life of Service

Onwuma, who hailed from Ihie in Ugwunagbo Local Government Area, was an alumnus of Government College Umuahia and Abia State University, Uturu. A dedicated member of the Labour Party, he was widely respected as a leader within his community and played a key role in the state’s labour and productivity sector.

Condolences from the Government

The Abia State Government extended its deepest condolences to his family, friends, and the people of Abia State.

“We fervently pray that God Almighty grants his soul eternal rest and gives his family the strength to bear this irreparable loss,” the statement read.

Survived by Family

Sunny Onwuma was 61 years old and is survived by his wife and four children.

The burial arrangements will be announced by the family in due course.